NHTSA Campaign 25V351000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Issued by Kia America, Inc. · Reported May 27, 2025 · 82,281 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K5 vehicles. A software error in the Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) may cause the parking lights to flicker. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The PDC software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC341.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA K5 2025 82,281

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V351000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.